Alleged Sony Xperia i1 Honami Photo Surfaces, "Confirms" 20MP Camera

It seems like Sony's Honami (or Xperia i1) is as badly kept a secret as Motorola's Moto X because thanks to newly leaked images showing off the back portion of the phone, it seems that it might be confirmed that the phone will indeed sport a 20MP camera in accordance to the rumors. As you can see in the image above, the back of the phone shows the camera long with "XX.XMP", and according to the speculation of some, this would indicate that when the phone is released, the "XX.XMP" would be replaced by the "20.XMP" wording.

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Watch one man drive a KTM X-Bow at the track, then get the girl

C'etait un Rendezvous is a legendary film with a very simple premise – a man drives very quickly to be with the woman he loves, careening through the streets of Paris with a blatant disregard for things like road signs, speed limits and pigeons. This film, from South African director Seagram Pearce, has a similar but much more law-abiding plot. An unnamed racer arrives a track, gets his safety gear on, and zips around at the wheel of a KTM X-Bow.

Autoblog , Watch one man drive a KTM X-Bow at the track, then get the girl, Watch one man drive a KTM X-Bow at the track, then get the girl

Panasonic KX-PRX120 Android-Powered Home Phone

When it comes to the Android operating system, the number of devices that it runs on are pretty vast. Majority of these would comprise of smartphones as well as tablets, but this does not mean that other kinds of hardware around the home are exempt – the smart TV is one of them, while Google's recently introduced Chromecast too, falls under the Android category in some way. How about the humble home phone.

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3D Printed Car Looks Impressive Even When Incomplete

We have had our fair share of run-ins with 3D printers in the past where news is concerned, and most recently, it is said that 3D printers could pose as a hazardous health risk in the home. I suppose that is not going to stop a certain Ivan Sentch of New Zealand who owns a second generation 3D printer known as Solidoodle, where he will use the Solidoodle to print a 3D car as you can see above. Of course, this does not mean that Ivan is on to the world's first 3D printed car as that has been done before in the form of the Urbee, although not from the home.

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EP Tender Is A Generator On Wheels

While an electric vehicle or electric car is a choice that makes plenty of sense if you want to enjoy a low carbon footprint, you will need to make use of mathematical formulas more often than not since there is a whole lot of calculating to be done where range is concerned. After all, electric vehicles cannot simply be "fueled up" anytime, anywhere, and recharging your ride might take a few hours instead of a few minutes where pumping gas is concerned. Well, perhaps it would be best to make use of the EP Tender, a trailer that would not be wrongly described as a "generator on wheels".

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Chrysler delays 2014 Jeep Cherokee media launch

Chrysler is making the unusual move of delaying the first media drives of the 2014 Jeep Cherokee, which were slated to start next week in Seattle. And while something like this is a rare occurrence, and one that most of the Autoblog staff can't recall happening this publicly or so close to the event itself, it won't effect the actual on-sale date of the new Cherokee, which is set to hit showrooms in September. "Over the last couple of weeks during final quality and durability testing, we have discovered the opportunity to further improve powertrain calibration," Chrysler told Automotive News.

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Is HTC's "One" device plan failing? OEM predicts first loss ever next quarter

HTC just released its quarterly results for the second quarter of 2013. Unfortunately… things are not looking up. The company only made about 1.5% gross operating margin profit on its revenue of about $2.36 billion. Those are slim profits, but profit nonetheless. Still, the trend continues to be downward for HTC, and it looks like things won't improve in the third quarter of 2013.

According to the company's Q3 outlook, there will be between 0% and -8% in gross operating income, meaning they either break even or take a loss.

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HTC releases camera app fix after the T-Mobile HTC One OTA update removed HDR functionality

The latest software update for the T-Mobile HTC One may have fixed LTE connectivity issues and improved handset performance, but HTC somehow managed to remove the HDR functionality from the camera app. We're not exactly sure how it happened, but HTC has responded quickly by releasing a camera update for the device which brings back the lost functionality. HTC needs to do little bit of work to ensure a higher standard in quality control with its software updates, but we applaud them for an extremely quick two day turnaround time on the fix.

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Microsoft Surface RT Sold Out At Walmart Due To Price Cut

The Microsoft Surface tablet when first debuted was hailed as the iPad killer, thanks to a familiar operating system and impressive build quality. Unfortunately the tablet did not go on to be the iPad killer that some had hoped, and to help cut their losses and salvage what they can, Microsoft decided to reduce the price of the tablet by $150 and ultimately write-down $900 million worth of inventory. Well it turns out that the price cut might have helped out a bit because as far as Walmart is concerned, they have managed to sell out their inventory of Microsoft Surface RT tablets.

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Tokyoflash Kisai Neutron

When it comes to fancy and flashy watches that at times require you to crack your brain when telling the time is concerned, you know for sure that the folks over at Tokyoflash have got this "art" down pat. In fact, one of their latest releases, the Tokyoflash Kisai Neutron, will jive with Cylons everywhere thanks to a future forward form factor. In fact, it will even sport a built-in motion sensor that can be set to display the time (or date, should your desk calendar happen to be missing( through a simple action of waving up and down.

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Tablet sales rising, Android dominating

The tablet market was struggling during its early stages, but momentum has picked up as we move into a mobile world. PC sales are plummeting while tablets are on the rise. Many of you may think this is thanks to Apple's iPad, but such is not the case. In fact, Android is dominating the market according to this year's Q2 results.
Strategy Analytics' latest research shows a significant increase in Android tablet shipments, while iOS continues to decline.



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Samsung Galaxy S4 "burn your apartment down" edition is available in Hong Kong [EXPLODING PHONES]

We've heard our fair share of exploding phones story. They seem to get more outrageous each and every time. At one point, batteries simply ballooned, and the most damage a phone would do was leave a 1st degree burn mark on an arm or a leg, or burn through some bed dressings. Eventually, things started getting out of hand — glass would become shrapnel and cut earsl (OK, that story doesn't actually count considering it's fake, and all), and flames would jump 6 feet high, completely burning the thighs of innocent little Swiss girls.

Android Phone , Samsung Galaxy S4 "burn your apartment down" edition is available in Hong Kong [EXPLODING PHONES], Samsung Galaxy S4 "burn your apartment down" edition is available in Hong Kong [EXPLODING PHONES]

Are you the Lexus GS F?

It's been a while since we've heard rumors of the fabled high-performance Lexus GS F, but thanks to our eager spy photographers, this looks to be our first real proof of the machine's existence. We don't have the usual brace of photos from all angles to work with this time around, our spies saying that every time Lexus' garage door opened, engineers jumped in front of the cameras to prevent the car from being photographed. Even so, we have a pretty clear glimpse at some significant changes to this GS sedan, including the same staggered, quad-pipe exhaust found on the Lexus IS F.

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Travelon introduces a waterproof tablet pouch with a built-in stand

I've seen a lot of waterproof pouches for smartphones and tablets, and they all seem to be a variation of a Ziploc baggie on steroids.  They will protect your electronics against water damage, but that's it.  The new Waterproof Portfolio for Tablets from Travelon adds a stand function to the waterproof case, making it easier to use your tablet by the beach or pool.  You can see from the photo that the pouch is big enough to hold a full-sized iPad or similarly sized tablet.  You can use the touchscreen through the case, and there's even a clear cover over the back camera's lens so you can take pictures without removing the tablet.

The Gadgeteer , Travelon introduces a waterproof tablet pouch with a built-in stand, Travelon introduces a waterproof tablet pouch with a built-in stand

LG G2 Will Reportedly Be Launched On 100 Carriers Around The Globe

There haven't been many LG smartphones that have made people grip the edge of their seats, save for the Nexus 4 developed in conjunction with Google. However, the South Korean company's new flagship does have a lot of people anxiously awaiting its release. Called the G2, LG is to formally unveil this device at an event scheduled on August 7th. A latest report from MK News, a South Korean publication, claims that the new smartphone will be launched on as many as 100 carriers around the world.
For the G2, LG has already set an sales goal of 10 millions units.

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AT&T HTC One Mini press render leaks

The HTC One Mini has been officially introduced around ten days ago, and the smaller One is headed to AT&T. That much has been made obvious by the leak of press renders depicting that particular carrier's version of the One Mini. It's unclear at the moment if AT&T is going to have an exclusive on this handset, and if it will, whether it's going to be a limited time thing or not. So for now all that is certain is that at some point you'll be able to walk into your neighborhood AT&T store and purchase an HTC One Mini.

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1930 Studebaker promo film is trippy

The conductor and orchestra – and the chap who's tap-dancing on the rear fender – are life sized. The Studebaker they're having a ball in and on, however, is ginormous; it's a massive wooden prop for a promo film from 1930 called Wild Flowers, and a wonderfully cheesy reminder of the lives our grandparents and great grandparents considered everyday. Our favorite alternate title for this bit is "The swellest dream about the biggest car you ever saw," and it's got quite the backstory.

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Deal of the Day - Dell XPS 8700 Core i7 "Haswell" Quad-core desktop

The LogicBUY Deal for Friday is the configurable Dell XPS 8700 “Haswell” desktop for $699.99, the lowest price ever.  Features:. 4th-gen Intel Core i7 “Haswell” CPU, Intel Z87 Express chipset8GB RAM1TB hard drive, DVD burner, 19-in-1 card reader1GB Radeon HD 7570 graphics802.11n WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0Six USB 3.0 ports, HDMI, DisplayPort, four USB 2.0 ports7.1-channel Audio with Waves MaxxAudio ProKeyboard and mouseMcAfee LiveSafe 12 Month SubscriptionWindows 8.
$874.99 – $175 instant savings = $699.99 with free shipping.

This deal expires July 27, 2013 or sooner.

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Nexus 7 2 Being Sold At Best Buy, Walmart, Amazon

Google announced its 2nd-generation Nexus 7 earlier this week, which has single-handedly turned the tech world upside down with how great of a product it is. If you've been dying to get your hands on the new Nexus 7, up until now, you've only been able to purchase it through the Google Play Store, but today, you'll be able to purchase the 7-inch tablet from Best Buy, Walmart and Amazon. The Nexus 7 was originally supposed to launch in a number of major U.S.

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Google Retiring Google+ Local for iOS On August 7

Google launched its Google+ Local service just a few months ago, but it already looks to be one of those services the search giant has decided to put into an early retirement as they have announced its dedicated iOS app will be retired on August 7. The news comes from an email that is currently being sent out to Google Maps users which is saying its localized dining, shopping and entertainment discover application will be put out to pasture on August 7. The retiring of the Google+ Local for iOS application is a direct result of the feature being built into the latest version of Google Maps for iOS.

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Nokia Lumia 1020 available online at AT&T as of today

AT&T has just started selling the Nokia Lumia 1020, the latest and greatest Windows Phone 8 device - officially announced earlier this month. It's been available to pre-order since July 16, and some of those who've pre-ordered may have received it several days ago. As you may already know, the second largest US carrier is offering the new Lumia for $299.99 on contract.
You can buy it online in black, white, or yellow. A red version might be also introduced at some point.

The 1020 it the most expensive WP8 handset in the US, as well as the second most expensive smartphone in AT&T's current line-up, alongside the iPhone 5 32GB.

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ATMs In China Circulate Fake Money

China might be known as the world's supermarket to some, and while their quality control has improved by leaps and bounds over the years, there are still kinks in their manufacturing process that pushes them to the forefront with undesirable news – such as poisonous ingredients used in baby formula and the like. For a fair number of years, if you have always wanted to get bootleg products, China is the place to go, and while fakes or clones of the iPhone are certainly irritating to have around, the trouble meter starts ringing loud and clear when bootleg bills start to circulate.

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BMW Ultimate Swimming Machine leaves German police feeling soggy

Four men were pulled over in the German town of Eibenstock in what a police report described as "a convertible of a slightly different kind." What made this BMW 3 Series Convertible different. It was filled with 530 gallons of water. Yes, four German men had turned their car into a swimming pool. The beige BMW drew the attention of the German polizei after an officer noticed water sloshing over the sides. Following the car into a parking lot, the four occupants hopped out and made a run for it, according to Der Spiegel.

Autoblog , BMW Ultimate Swimming Machine leaves German police feeling soggy, BMW Ultimate Swimming Machine leaves German police feeling soggy

How Google unwittingly busted a Chinese car theft ring

Technology giant Google is a regular in headlines across the world, mostly for innovative hardware and online products, but this is the first time we've caught wind of the company stopping crime. A fascinating writeup on The Verge tells the story of Google doing just that – in China no less. Sophisticated and non-stop anti-fraud measures used by Google's AdWords to protect consumers from online scammers are at the heart of the story here.

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Samsung Galaxy S4 With Snapdragon 800 Chipset Gets Bluetooth Certification

The Samsung Galaxy S4 has been around for a few months already, but we are far from finished when it comes to newer models (looking just about the same on the outside, albeit with changes made to it underneath the hood), as yet another model has received approval for its Bluetooth certification.

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6' Nokia Lumia phablet front panel pictured

We've heard rumors of a phablet in the works from Nokia for a while now. Back in May we even saw a (blurry) glimpse of what appeared to be a large-screened Nokia device, expected to see the light of day as the Lumia 1030. This latest leak which supposedly comes from a factory floor in China brings the phablet one step closer to reality. It measures 6-inches in diagonal and is supposedly already being mass-produced by Nokia.

As you can tell from the image, it has a very thin bezel and looks to also feature a slot for a front-facing camera.

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Gran Turismo Movie Being Considered By Sony [Rumor]

There are plenty of racing movies in the past and with plenty coming up in the future, such as the next installment of Fast & The Furious, as well as the movie version of Need For Speed. Well it looks like Need For Speed will not be the only racing game getting a movie of its own because word on the street (via The Wrap) is that Sony is looking to make a Gran Turismo movie as well. Apparently Sony is hoping to get the producers behind the 50 Shades of Grey movie to put together a Gran Turismo movie, and this move is supposed attempt at cashing in on the racing movie trend and success of films such as Fast & The Furious.

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Watch how to charge your car battery using a... chainsaw?

This video is neither as dangerous nor as insane as the title indicates, if only because you're only using the chainsaw's motor and not the actual chain itself. Do not take a chainsaw to your engine without first removing the chain. It would be bad. With the chain, frame and sprocket removed from the chainsaw and an old fan belt, piece of rope, or even your shoelaces attached to the saw, you can remove the fan belt from your car's alternator pulley. Slot the fan belt attached to the chainsaw onto the alternator pulley, and turn the saw on.

Autoblog , Watch how to charge your car battery using a... chainsaw?, Watch how to charge your car battery using a... chainsaw?

Apps start getting updated with Chromecast support

Chromecast will start reaching people's doorsteps very soon. In fact, those who went to the event already have it (check our hands-on), so Google and its partner need to act fast to get those apps updated with Chromecast support. So far, Google has only updated a couple apps but the list should be growing soon. The list below will show you what apps you can use as soon as you get your Chromecast.

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NBC recaptures NASCAR coverage through 2024

NASCAR has pared its broadcasts down to two providers - Fox and NBC. According to a report from USA Today, the recently inked deal will give the Peacock Network exclusive rights to the last 20 Sprint Cup races, the last 19 Nationwide races, all K&N and Whelen Modified races, the NASCAR Toyota Mexico series, Hall of Fame and banquet ceremonies, live-streams for both Sprint Cup and Nationwide races, and Spanish broadcasting rights on Telemundo and Mun2. Got all that. The deal is in effect until 2024, but won't officially kick off until the 2015 season, when NBC and Fox will begin sharing in earnest.

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Updated J.D. Power APEAL study shines on VW Group, Chevy

J.D. Power has just revealed the results of its 2013 APEAL Study, which looks at which brands have the most appealing cars based on sales figures, dealer inventory, brand loyalty, transaction and trade-in prices. The study was revamped for 2013, and places a larger focus on the new tech and infotainment options available to customers. All told, study participants gauged their vehicles on 77 different attributes, delivering a score out of a 1,000 points.
The Volkswagen Group had the greatest success of any corporation, topping the APEAL rankings with the Audi Allroad, Porsche Boxster, Porsche Cayenne, VW GTI and Passat.

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Official White House Photographer Rolls Out Instagram Feed

The world might be all fired up about a married woman of childbearing age who recently gave birth to a healthy, 3.8kg baby boy, and both mother and child are doing fine. Well, I am quite sure that the whole reason the US was founded was because they wanted to be independent of the monarchy, no. Hence, instead of Buckingham Palace, here we are with the White House in the good ol' US of A, and official White House photographer Pete Souza has decided to jump aboard the Instagram bandwagon and share photos taken from his smartphone.

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Dronestagram Lets Users Upload Aerial Photographs

Do you love all things concerning drones. Well, here we are with a unique drone-focused project in the form of a new website that is called Dronestagram, where it is tipped to provide a boost to commercial drone owners who want to show the world the kind of breathtaking aerial photographs that they have snapped. This might actually see Dronestagram end up as one of the few web projects which could create a distinction between military and commercial drone use. The Dronestagram site intends to work on a task where the entire view of the earth can be captured thanks to user-submitted photographs that have been shot from drone-mounted cameras.

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New Nexus 7 brings WUXGA screen, quad-core Krait CPU

The Google event brought the new Nexus 7 2. It's a 7" tablet running pure Android 4.3 and improves the screen and chipset over the first generation Nexus tablet. The base price is set at $230, a little higher than the $200 that the first Nexus 7 costs (both prices are for the respective 16GB model). So, what do you get for the extra $30? A 1920 x 1200 screen with 320ppi pixel density (50% more than the first Nexus 7 and more than even the Nexus 10) for one. It's the highest resolution 7" display on a tablet.

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Panasonic V520 Full HD Flash Memory Camcorder

Capture high-definition videos and stunning photos with the new Panasonic V520 Full HD flash memory camcorder. This compact camcorder sports a 2.51MP 1x5.8″ BSI MOS sensor, a 50x optical zoom lens, a 3.0-inch 460K-dot touchscreen display, Panasonic's Crystal Image Pro processor, a multi-card slot, 5-axis HYBRID O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilization), 2D-to-3D conversion, NFC, WiFi and 1080p Full HD video recording capabilities. The V520 retails for $399.99.

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Thanko - Pen-shaped video camera - Able to shoot 1080p full HD video

A pen-shaped video camera that is able to shoot 1080p full HD video is now out from Thanko. Videos or photos you take are saved on a micro SD card inside of the pen-shaped video camera, and by connecting a big-screen LCD TV and miniHDMI terminal located in the upper part of the video camera with a HDMI cable (sold separately), you can watch the videos and photos easily.










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Verizon reveals new Droid accessories, includes SOL Republic headphones, speakers and external batteries (eyes-on)

Zach Honig contributed to this report.

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Samsung Phone Runs On Urine

Have you ever heard of NEWater that originated in the city state of Singapore. It is actually reclaimed water which has been processed so that one is able to drink what was once unpalatable. Well, human waste is not called that for no particular reason at all. Waste is still waste, but here we are with what could very well be a forward looking innovation. Researchers from the University of the West of England and the University of Bristol are currently looking for folks who want to fund their project, which is a cellphone that is powered by urine.

Dr.

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Verizon officially announces the Motorola DROID Ultra, coming August 20th for $199

Visit the Motorola DROID Ultra section at AndroidForums.com. Verizon has officially announced one of the latest additions to its DROID line. It's the Motorola DROID Ultra, and unlike what our source told us before, this thing will be available with full red glossy Kevlar back-coating for all customers.
The 5-inch device features Motorola's 1.7GHz “X8 computing system” which gives us two application processing cores, 4 graphics processing cores, a contextual computing core and a natural language processor core (whatever that means).






Android Phone , Verizon officially announces the Motorola DROID Ultra, coming August 20th for $199, Verizon officially announces the Motorola DROID Ultra, coming August 20th for $199